Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

Emerge Talent

Emerge Talent

1-10 employees

Outsourced contract recruiting services platform

Compensation Overview

$140k - $200k/yr

+ Equity package

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Four to five days per week in the New York City office required.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Node.js
OpenAI
Postgres
TypeScript

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Requirements
  • Five to ten years of software engineering experience, with a full-stack or backend focus.
  • Hands-on experience integrating artificial intelligence systems, including writing production or personal-project API requests to OpenAI or similar large language models.
  • A strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
  • Experience building and launching a side project.
  • The ability to work autonomously and take ownership.
  • The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Adaptability to ambiguity and the rapid pace of an early-stage startup.
  • A commitment to building high-quality, scalable systems.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable backend systems that power the artificial intelligence management platform.
  • Integrate with modern artificial intelligence APIs and develop intelligent automation workflows.
  • Work across the full stack to deliver end-to-end features.
  • Collaborate closely with the founding team to shape product direction.
  • Build systems capable of handling the complexity of managing thousands of employees.
  • Work directly with experienced founders and senior engineers.
  • Shape the architecture of systems that will serve thousands of companies.
  • Stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence and business management innovation.
  • Influence product and technical decisions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Startup experience at high-growth companies or exceptional experience from Big Tech.
  • A computer science degree from a top-tier university such as MIT or Stanford.
  • Former founder or founding engineer experience.
  • Recognition in competitive programming or math olympiads.
  • Acceptance into selective programs such as Recurse Center or the Thiel Fellowship.
  • Deep curiosity about artificial intelligence and its applications in business.

Emerge Talent provides on-demand contract recruiting services through ContractRecruiter.com, giving clients immediate access to experienced U.S. contract recruiters for urgent hiring. The offering includes dedicated recruiters, sourcers, and delivery managers as a plug-and-play team that can scale from a single recruiter to a full managed staffing unit. The service operates as an outsourced model that aims to reduce costs and complexity compared to traditional contingency firms or RPOs, while maintaining consistent, high-quality effort on every position. The goal is to help organizations hire faster and attract top passive candidates by aligning messaging with a company’s branding and delivering a high-touch candidate experience.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montclair, New Jersey

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 case studies show wins in pharma, aerospace, defense, multifamily, and student transport.
  • TalentCloud touts AI sourcing and integrated ATS features, matching current buyer demand.
  • A July 2026 company report signals active thought leadership and ongoing brand investment.

What critics are saying

  • Emerge's website shows many offerings, which dilutes brand clarity against specialist rivals.
  • No fresh funding or audited financial disclosure leaves runway and growth quality opaque.
  • Heavy reliance on staffing and BPO makes Emerge vulnerable if client hiring budgets freeze.

What makes Emerge Talent unique

  • Emerge Talent combines staffing, RPO, direct hire, and managed BPO under one roof.
  • TalentCloud and Emerge Talent Cloud position AI sourcing, CRM, ATS, and recruitment marketing.
  • Global offices across 11 countries support cross-border hiring for U.S. and international clients.

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